CHY: Some AI Exposure And A Better Fund Than Most Bond Funds
The Calamos Convertible & High Income Fund (CHY) offers a 9.35% yield, blending convertible bonds and high-yield corporates for both income and capital appreciation. CHY's portfolio is heavily weighted toward convertible bonds (69.09%), providing inflation protection and diversification away from the 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks. CHY consistently covers its distribution through realized gains and leverage, supporting its high yield and monthly payout reliability.
The Market's All-Terrain Vehicle: A Deep Dive Into Convertible CEFs
Convertible bonds offer built-in flexibility, combining bond income with equity upside and historically delivering asymmetric returns—participating in rallies while helping cushion drawdowns. Actively managed, levered convertible CEFs offer a high-income way to participate in this market, with Calamos demonstrating a strong track record of navigating convertibles and delivering competitive returns. Among the US-focused Calamos funds (CCD, CHY, & CHI), CCD provides the highest (~85%) convertible exposure and equity optionality, while CHY and CHI offer more credit-tilted.
CHY: Well-Supported 10% Dividend Yield
CHY: Well-Supported 10% Dividend Yield
CHY: Not The Ideal Time For This Convertible Fund
CHY offers an attractive 11% yield and monthly distributions, but recent performance has suffered due to high interest rates and inconsistent earnings. The fund's heavy use of leverage and significant exposure to below-investment-grade and unrated debt heighten risk, especially if rates remain elevated. CHY trades at a small premium to NAV, but its price has declined and capital appreciation potential is limited; total returns rely mainly on distributions.
